I was wondering if this build could be a better or even viable version of the typical Vessery/Omega Leader/Quickdraw build. I swapped out Quickdraw for an Expertise Lt. Kestral with Ion Turret. Here's the list:

"Vesspertise"

Omega Leader

-Juke

-Comm Relay

(26 points)

Colonel Vessery

-Veteran Instincts

-TIE/D

-Ion Cannon

(39 points)

Lt. Kestral

-Expertise

-Ion Cannon

-Lightweight Frame

(33 points)

I understand that the list is a little low on damage output, but my hope is that Vessery and Kestral can control enough of my opponents fleet to allow for O Leader and Vessery to simply chase at range one and control the game. I understand this is not always the case, but Kestral's ability can shut down Fenn and Poe and when combinded wirh Vessery the two of them can even limit large base ships. I'm only expecting 5 damage per turn, and that's maybe being generous. Therefore I think that's the main setback. Thoughts?

It's not the dmg output I'm worried about, it's the survivability of Vessery and particularly, Kestal. But I can see this work under certain circumstances. If you can focus fire on opponents, it can do decently well, methinks.

Just now, Captain Pellaeon said:

It's not the dmg output I'm worried about, it's the survivability of Vessery and particularly, Kestal. But I can see this work under certain circumstances. If you can focus fire on opponents, it can do decently well, methinks.

I'd recommend to add survivability while retaining as much output to push the Ion tokens through with something like this: Trip Aces

Lone Wolf helps Kestal on offense and defense and can be an effective flanker compared to the rest of the squad that the opponent will definitely want to kill before Kestal. Expertise on Vessery means most likely full mods (unless stressed) and you can save your focus for defense. Gaining PS8 on Vessery isn't as worth it against most of the meta these days. 6 still puts him above FSR, but 8 only gets you above Dash.